[ATTACH alt="100_7965.JPG"]394665[/ATTACH]
I wasn't going to run a thread on this, as it's a simple bust and will be quick to do. It's a Verlinden 200mm offering depicting Bobby Lee, and is more or less all grey - the only colour really is in the flesh tones, so it will be an interesting monotone exercise.
I've done the head, which is a so-so likeness:
[ATTACH alt="100_7962.JPG"]394668[/ATTACH][ATTACH alt="100_7964.JPG"]394669[/ATTACH]
The hair and beard were heavily textured and hard to paint. I wanted to avoid it looking too white and worked with a mixture of dry-brushing and washes to get an even finish, using Vallejo German Camo Black Brown and Off White.
Next, the torso, which is pretty simple:
[ATTACH alt="100_7966.JPG"]394666[/ATTACH]
I wasn't going to run a thread on this, as it's a simple bust and will be quick to do. It's a Verlinden 200mm offering depicting Bobby Lee, and is more or less all grey - the only colour really is in the flesh tones, so it will be an interesting monotone exercise.
I've done the head, which is a so-so likeness:
[ATTACH alt="100_7962.JPG"]394668[/ATTACH][ATTACH alt="100_7964.JPG"]394669[/ATTACH]
The hair and beard were heavily textured and hard to paint. I wanted to avoid it looking too white and worked with a mixture of dry-brushing and washes to get an even finish, using Vallejo German Camo Black Brown and Off White.
Next, the torso, which is pretty simple:
[ATTACH alt="100_7966.JPG"]394666[/ATTACH]
Comment